New men’s college hockey recruiting rules have been put in place to slow down the process and improve the overall experience for youth hockey families.
College Hockey Inc. Executive Director Mike Snee shared his thoughts on this hot topic.
Q: What are the new rules and how do they benefit the athletes and the game as a whole?
Mike Snee: The changes restructure the timing of permissible recruiting activities, creating two starting points for various recruiting activities. The most impactful changes are:
- Eliminating all recruiting conversations (whether initiated by the coach or the prospect) prior to Jan. 1 of a prospect’s sophomore (grade 10) year.
- Establishing Aug. 1 prior to a prospect’s junior (grade 11) year as the first date when NCAA coaches can… continue reading on admkids.com
